Nuclear Piping Engineer Lead

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States EGS Full time
Job Summary

The Principal Piping Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers in the design and analysis of critical safety-related systems for the next generation nuclear power plant. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of piping and pipe support analysis methodologies, tools, and codes/requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract plant configuration files from Smart 3D models and perform necessary translations and transformations to generate AutoPIPE native files.
• Incorporate applicable loading and load combinations into system design descriptions and piping & instrumentation diagrams.
• Use AutoPIPE to locate supports with appropriate stiffness and identify areas of critical over-stress regions.
• Design optimal pipe supports when standard pipe supports are not adequate and perform Leak Before Break fracture mechanics evaluations.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and colleagues, including other subject matter experts, to deliver technical presentations and provide subject matter expertise.

Requirements

• BS in mechanical, materials, or closely related field of engineering.
• 10+ years of design experience using ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section III) to design piping and pipe supports.
• 5+ years of nuclear experience (e.g. NSSS vendor, EPC, utility, engineering consulting, etc.).
• Working knowledge of analytical tools (AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, ANSYS) to analyze time history and response spectrum, transient steam/water hammer, transient safety relief valve discharge, fatigue, etc.
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents.

Desired Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical, materials, or closely related field of engineering.
• Experience with the Smart 3D (previously SmartPlant 3D) software suite and CAD tools (SolidWorks and AutoCAD).
• Subject matter expertise with ASME B31.1.
• Experience performing pipe rupture analysis and fracture mechanics evaluations.
• Experience working with fabricators/constructors to develop practical and cost-effective designs.
• Experience in commercial nuclear or naval nuclear design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Nuclear Regulations and Guidance from 10 CFR 50; 10 CFR 52; NUREG-0800 Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6; and nuclear quality assurance.
• P.E. License.

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